KLICKITAT COUNTY Wash. (KPTV) - The Burdoin Fire that started Friday in Klickitat County along the Columbia River has burned around 8,700 acres and multiple buildings as of Sunday afternoon, according to fire authorities.

The fire doubled in size overnight Saturday, and continued to climb Sunday morning.

Authorities say the fire jumped the Klickitat River on Saturday afternoon at Oliver Point, heading east.

On Sunday morning, the High Prairie Fire Chief issued the following statement:

“If you are still in High Prairie, you should evacuate immediately! Fire crews need clear access to protect homes and fight the fire. The entire High Prairie area is at risk.”

High Prairie is under Level 3: “Go Now!” evacuation orders.

On Saturday morning, the county expanded Level 3: “Go Now!” evacuation orders to include the town of Lyle.

Early Sunday afternoon, Level 3 evacuations were expanded on the northwest corner of the fire area, towards Tracy Hill.

Fast-moving fire near Bingen, Washington on July 18, 2025

Fast-moving fire in Klickitat Co. prompts SR-14 closures, ‘Go Now’ evacuation orders

Fast-moving fire near Bingen, Washington on July 18, 2025

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SR 142 is also closed from SR-14 to milepost 4. Centerville Highway is closed from SR-14 to Centerville.

Eastbound travelers on SR-14 can detour around the closure via the Hood River Bridge. Westbound travelers should turn around to avoid the area.

Level 1, 2 and 3 evacuation orders are in effect, and are available here. Updates can be found on the Klickitat County Emergency Management Facebook page as well.

An evacuation shelter has been set up at Columbia High School at 1455 Northwest Bruin Country Road in White Salmon.

On the Oregon side of the river, an emergency shelter has been set up at The Dalles Middle School, located at 1100 East 12th Street.

State fire assistance has been mobilized to support the firefighting efforts.